Chief Engineer   Employer: Jones Lang LaSalle Job Location: Columbus , OH Cash Compensation: Industry Type: Real Estate Developers Job Description: We are seeking a Chief Engineer to be responsible for the operational management and effective daily leadership and administration of the engineering team with the objectives of safely, efficiently, and effectively operating machinery and systems in a cost-effective manner. The Chief Engineer must ensure the highest level of professionalism, while meeting the client’s needs, and a commitment to achieving the goal of 100% uptime throughout the engineering team. Responsible for protecting and improving the value of the client’s assets and ensuring that building engineering systems continue to perform their intended function. CHIEF ENGINEER - West Columbus, OH This position is located on the West side of Columbus, Ohio. Responsibilities: * Oversee the maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems including: fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls) electrical (lighting, UPS, PDU, generators, primary switch gear), cabling (data and voice, broad band), lighting and temperature controls systems, critical environments, light construction (painting, doors, relites, locks), digital systems (fire alarm, duress, card access, radionics, CCTV), and Audio/Visual services. * Utilize staff and contracting with outside vendors as necessary. * Supervise and manage engineers and maintenance staff including hiring, training and personal development * Identify the maintenance objectives of the facility and incorporate those objectives into a documented plan that includes preventive, predictive and reactive maintenance procedures. * Identify safety hazards within the building and incorporate the remediation of such hazards to ensure that the building’s staff and occupants work in a safe environment. * Implement, administer, and manage safety training program. * Ensure that compliance of all regulatory laws and guidelines are met as they relate to the operation of the building’s infrastructure. * Alert management of building discrepancies. * Assist in the development of a Capital plan which would include planning for infra-structure upgrades, equipment replacements and building modifications to ensure the building’s future capabilities are maintained. * Ensure that major projects performed at the building are properly planned, executed and closed out in accordance with standard industry practices. * Maintain all infrastructure and compliance documentation for the building including up-to-date building drawings and single-lines as well as documentation mandated for the purpose of maintaining regulatory compliance with Federal, State or Local law. * Oversee the activities of contractors working within the building either as representatives of the building itself or tenants operating within the buildings. * Keep records of buildings rounds and readings, all engineering logs and engineering data sheets. * Responsible for advance training and notification to all contractors so that they are informed and knowledgeable with respects to the building’s critical functions and the work they are to perform, including an incident contact response list. * Ensure that the CEWA (Critical Facility Work Authorization) is a well-understood process among the building staff, engineers, tenants and contractors who perform work on the building’s critical infrastructure. * Ensure strict adherence to the client's processes, bulletins, established engineering guidelines, processes, and procedures. Job Requirements * High School diploma or GED equivalent. * 5+ years related work experience, including supervisory experience. * Operating Engineers license (SMA) or equivalent. * Certification as a Universal Technician for CFC’s (or within 90 days of employment). * Proficient in computer applications including Word and Excel. * Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. * Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service. Company Description: We are in business to create and deliver real value for clients, shareholders and our own people in a complex world that is constantly changing. Jones Lang LaSalle is a financial and professional services firm specializing in real estate services and investment management. Our more than 30,000 people in 750 locations in 60 countries serve the local, regional and global real estate needs of those clients, growing our company in the process. In response to changing client expectations and market conditions, we assemble teams of experts who deliver integrated services built on market insight and foresight, sound research and relevant market knowledge. We attract, develop and reward the best, and most diverse, people in our industry, challenging them to develop enduring client relationships built on quality service, collaboration and trust.